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Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Laura Kelly Announces Bill to Expand Medicaid and Aid Kansas’ COVID-19 Recovery

Today, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly announced a renewed push for Medicaid expansion, introducing a proposal that includes legalizing marijuana to cover the state’s share of the cost. Despite pushback from Republicans in the legislature, Gov. Kelly has never stopped fighting for affordable, accessible health care. Last year, she reached a bipartisan deal with Republican Senate Majority Leader Jim Denning, but…

The Michigan GOP Has An Extremism Problem

Insurrectionist Ryan Kelley joins governor’s race, crystallizing the state of the the Michigan Republican Party Allendale Township official Ryan Kelley filed to run for Michigan governor as a Republican today. Kelley is facing calls for removal from his position after he was spotted at the U.S. Capitol insurrection. This isn’t the first time Michiganders have called for Kelley’s removal from…

Govs On Deck – February 1, 2021

Govs on Deck Feb 01, 2021

Govs On Deck – February 1, 2021

Happy February, guys! Welcome to Monday’s edition of “Govs on Deck!” As a reminder, your favorite newsletter comes out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. As always, questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what other…

“I Would Stop That”: NJ GOP Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Wants to Take Away Wage Increases For Working New Jerseyans In the Midst of a Pandemic

During a radio interview last week, NJ GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli declared his support for stopping the increase of the New Jersey minimum wage from $12/hour to $15/hour by the year 2024. Ciattarelli’s comment on the minimum wage demonstrates how harmful his policy ideas are for working families in New Jersey, especially those who have suffered financially…

Govs On Deck – January 29, 2021

Govs on Deck Jan 29, 2021

Govs On Deck – January 29, 2021

Happy Friday, folks, and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck!” As a reminder, your favorite newsletter comes out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. As always, questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what…

ICYMI: Militia Advisor Mike Shirkey Keeps Changing His Story

The Michigan Advance reported yesterday that Michigan Senate Majority Leader and self-proclaimed consultant to militias Mike Shirkey has changed his story yet again surrounding a troubling meeting he held with militia groups. Shirkey bragged about advising militia groups in his office last summer, when armed groups occupied the state capitol in an event now being…

Govs On Deck – January 27, 2021

Govs on Deck Jan 28, 2021

Govs On Deck – January 27, 2021

Hump daaaaaay! Welcome to this evening’s (sorry, it was a day) edition of “Govs on Deck!” As a reminder, your favorite newsletter comes out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. As always, questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so…

Mike Shirkey Doubles Down on Lies About Militia Meeting

During a radio interview this week, Michigan Senate Majority Leader and friend to would-be kidnappers Mike Shirkey doubled down on the lies he’s spreading about a troubling meeting he held with local militia groups. In an effort to salvage what’s left of his reputation, Shirkey said the state police were in the militia meeting with him, a fact…

Radical Conservative Pete Snyder Joins VA GOP Race, Ensuring Republican Nominee Will Be Out Of Touch With Virginians

The VA GOP nomination fight has devolved into utter chaos – with party insiders having fiery arguments every weekend over the nomination method, far-right extremist Amanda Chase threatening a third party run, and an ever-growing candidate pool. Amanda Chase acolyte Pete Snyder’s entrance to the race yesterday will only add to the mayhem. Snyder is…

DGA Statement on Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo’s Confirmation Hearing

Today, the U.S. Senate is holding a confirmation hearing on Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo’s nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Commerce. DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “We encourage the Senate to swiftly confirm Gov. Gina Raimondo as U.S. Commerce Secretary. Gov. Raimondo is the right person to help Americans recover from the…

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Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Laura Kelly Announces Bill to Expand Medicaid and Aid Kansas’ COVID-19 Recovery

The Michigan GOP Has An Extremism Problem

Govs On Deck – February 1, 2021

“I Would Stop That”: NJ GOP Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Wants to Take Away Wage Increases For Working New Jerseyans In the Midst of a Pandemic

Govs On Deck – January 29, 2021

ICYMI: Militia Advisor Mike Shirkey Keeps Changing His Story

Govs On Deck – January 27, 2021

Mike Shirkey Doubles Down on Lies About Militia Meeting

Radical Conservative Pete Snyder Joins VA GOP Race, Ensuring Republican Nominee Will Be Out Of Touch With Virginians

DGA Statement on Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo’s Confirmation Hearing